PPSSPP Git Update (February 17, 2026)

PPSSPP Git (2026/02/17) is a fast, portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include the removal of MIPS architecture support, enhancements for bug reporting, and modifications to the rendering context. Improvements were made for Vulkan compatibility and the elimination of proxy blocks from the block cache. Other fixes involve adjustments for Apple platforms and updates to translation. Noteworthy changes include a cleanup of core parameters and the removal of ineffective optimizations, contributing to a more efficient emulator experience. Download links for different platforms are provided.

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PPSSPP Git (2026/02/17) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a rapid and versatile PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++.

PPSSPP Git Changelog:
* Merge pull request #21267 from hrydgard/delete-mips-jit
* Remove remaining support for the MIPS architecture as host
* Merge pull request #21266 from hrydgard/core-parameter-cleanup
* Introduce a simple utility to aid bug reporting: Copy ppsspp.ini to clipboard
* Validate draw context slightly earlier during boot.
* Simplify the code
* Eliminate the unnecessary IsStarted method
* Vulkan: Aim to handle VK_ERROR_SURFACE_LOST_KHR gracefully
* Merge pull request #21265 from hrydgard/delete-proxy-blocks
* Erase the entire concept of proxy blocks from the block cache and any experimental usage.
* Jit: Remove the Jal-to-replacement optimization (not particularly beneficial)
* Merge pull request #21262 from hrydgard/ios-fixes
* Conceal the MMPX shader on Apple platforms, see #21261
* Attempt an alternative approach
* Strive to meet app validation requirements.
* iOS: Correct the copysym.sh script
* Merge pull request #21263 from Kethen/postoffice_fixes
* Update aemu_postoffice
* Merge pull request #21264 from danssmnt/patch-1
* Enhance pt-PT Translation